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15 Online Courses to Make Your Own Furniture for Beginners
From woodwork techniques to upcycling tips, learn DIY essential skills to build or restore furniture and add a personal touch to your spaces
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What Is Editorial Design? 6 Innovative Print and Web Examples
Learn the principles of creating distinctive editorial publications, by uniting strong branding with eye-catching design
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13 Free Lettering and Calligraphy Tutorials for Beginners
Learn everything from the basics of your first pen strokes to ideas for experimenting with different styles, step by step
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5 Tips to Avoid Social Media Burnout
Learn how to stay positive while creating great content for social media channels, with Tiago Henriques
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10 of Rosalía’s References to the Art World
Goya, Botticelli, Frida Kahlo… we look at the works of art that influenced Rosalía’s new album Motomami—and beyond
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Curious Minds Podcast S2: Beauty Is in the Eye of the Retoucher
It’s divisive, often kept secret, and can affect us deeply, but can retouching also be a kind of creative expression? This week we zoom in on the world of photo editing
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Teacher CraftKnitting Exercises for Beginners: Rice Stitch and Garter Stitch
Learn these basic knitting exercises from scratch, with Siempre Oveja
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15 Mandala Art Books to Inspire a Meditative Drawing Practice
Immerse yourself in the geometric patterns and spirals of mandalas with these books exploring art, natural history, and spirituality
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Teacher IllustrationFree PDF: Simple Tricks to Draw Realistic Facial Features
Learn how to easily structure eyes, nose, ears, and mouth from basic shapes and create realistic portrait drawings
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How To Become A Creative Director
Learn first-hand knowledge and advice on advancing your creative career and becoming a creative director Steve Wolf (@stevewolfdesigns) is a graphic designer and creative director based out of Austin, Texas. Having grown up with a knack for creativity, Steve attended college for Industrial Design, before quickly realizing that graphic design was his true passion. He’s worked his way up through the years, and is currently the co-owner of his own design studio, Steve Wolf Designs. Steve’s areas of focus include brand identity design, illustration systems, and packaging, and he uses his experience to support brands of all sizes in telling their stories through timeless visuals and strategic thinking. Steve’s philosophy of continuity, resilience and simplicity result in elegant and sophisticated works aimed to stand the test of time.
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Teacher CraftDIY Tutorial: How to Line Drawers with Wallpaper
Line your drawers with colorful wallpaper to upcycle bland furniture in this simple DIY tutorial
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Teacher IllustrationFree PDF Guide to Paint a Color Wheel with Watercolor
The color circle is a strong foundation for understanding how hues interact: DIY your own with these step-by-step instructions
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80+ Essential Adobe Premiere Pro Shortcuts for 2025
Speed up your video editing process with these keyboard shortcuts, and optimize your Premiere Pro workflow with top tips Adobe Premiere Pro is one of the most widely-used video editing programs in the audiovisual sector thanks to how easy it is to use and the wide range of features it offers. When it comes to professional video editing, speed and precision are key. That’s why these essential shortcuts might just revolutionize your experience working in the software. Mastering them will improve your workflow and help you to edit faster, more smoothly, and help you get the results you want.
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5 Online Architectural Illustration Courses for Beginners
Learn the basics of urban and architectural sketching using pencils, watercolors, and digital tools to create striking images
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Hand-Lettering 101: Free Lettering Booklet for Beginners
Learn the essentials of hand-lettering and discover tips, tricks, and practice exercises to add character to your designs
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9 Free Tutorials with Easy Ideas to Upcycle Your Clothes
From embroidery to tie-dye, revamp your clothes and join the slow fashion movement with these upcycling tips
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10 Free Online Typography Classes to Learn New Skills in 2022
Discover the fundamental principles of typography and learn to create unique lettering designs full of personality
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Teacher Illustration#StandWithUkraine: Artists Show Solidarity and Hope for Peace
We share 15 artworks by creatives which protest, raise awareness and funds, and share a message of hope
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5 Fun Calligraphy Exercises to Master a Nib
Practice your modern calligraphy skills with these hand-lettering exercises for pen control and perfecting your flourishes
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Sketchbook Tools (And Tips) To Overcome Creative Block
Learn how to use paint markers and other simple materials to find fresh ideas and fill a blank sketchbook with bold patterns
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How to Choose a Great Brand Name: 7 Tips for a Strong Identity
Create an impactful name for your brand with top tips on the naming process, dos and don’ts, and how to find inspiration
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Free Library of 2,000 Vintage Children’s Story Books from UCLA
Discover centuries-old stories from this archive of American children’s literature, from ancient fables to classics
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Teacher PhotographyFashion Photography Tutorial: 3 Creative DIY Hacks
Learn these three simple yet effective tricks to take your fashion photoshoots to the next level, with Lauren Naylor Orso
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3 Essential Watercolor Books for Beginners
Explore the world of watercolor with books full of tips, techniques, and inspiration ideal for those new to the medium
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Teacher IllustrationFree Procreate Brushes for Fantastical Digital Illustration
Download this free set of brushes compatible with Procreate to add texture and atmosphere to your digital art projects
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Teacher Marketing10 Free Instagram Tutorials to Grow Your Business in 2025
Learn to showcase your professional creative brand on Instagram with these photography, video, and marketing tutorials
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What is Lo-Fi Music and Why is it Perfect for Relaxing?
Discover the origins of low-fidelity music, and how the mellow beats help people to de-stress, focus, study, and sleep
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Teacher CraftFree PDF Pattern to Knit Your Own Intarsia Sweater
Use this beginner-friendly, step-by-step pattern and grid diagram to knit a wavy-patterned sweater in multiple colors
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Teacher PhotographyKristina Varaksina: “All Artists Have the Power of Influencing People”
London-based photographer Kristina Varaksina is out to challenge the ideas of what beauty means in her latest project
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Curious Minds Podcast S2: The Small Symbols That Rule Our Lives
How can simple symbols come together to help us navigate a complex world, and even transform it? This week, we’re talking about the pictogram
